LAMBERTVILLE: Unique shop to close in October - Packet Online

LAMBERTVILLE: Unique shop to close in October Packet Online There are blocks and simple puzzles for toddlers, strategy board games, chess sets, card games, wooden jigsaw puzzles and more. Ms. Caroline said that, as she gets ready to close the shop, all items for sale there will be reduced 15 percent in price ...

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Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 06, 2013)

Pete'sa Pete's Pizza Prices



Pete'sa Pete lists prices for his extra toppings in pairs. How much does each topping cost by itself? Each price is whole-dollar increments.



Pineapple & Hot Peppers $7

Broccoli & Extra Cheese $6

Mushrooms & Onions $2

Black Olives & Hot Peppers $5

Pepperoni & Mushrooms $4

Onions & Black Olives $3

Extra Cheese & Mushrooms $5





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 06, 2013)

Catch the Phrases and Sayings 5

How well do you know some of the most used phrases and sayings? I'll give you part of the phrase or saying; see if you can match up the missing portions. Good luck and have fun!



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Lugubrious

lu-gu-bri-ous



adjective :: Mournful; indicating sorrow, often ridiculously or feignedly; doleful; woful; pitiable



"Robby's face is so lugubrious that it is no wonder I have bad dreams." --Montgomery, Lucy Maud

Stress : Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches. They usually appear as a dull throbbing pain that can radiate from the neck, back, eyes or head. The exact cause of tension headaches is still unknown, but a common theory is that it stems from muscle contractions around the head, neck and jaw. The brain may misinterpreted this tension as pain.



The most common cause of this type of muscle tension is stress. Many people respond to stress by clenching their teeth or hunching their shoulders. This tension can quickly spread to other nearby muscle groups and caused referred pain. It is not uncommon for back problems to originate in the jaw! The more muscles that tense up, the more likely it will be for a tension headache to develop.



Tension headaches can be treated with over the counter pain medications as well as relaxation techniques such as massage or meditation. Learning how to relax the muscles in your neck, back and shoulders will help your avoid getting tension headaches. The shoulder stretching exercise is one good way to accomplish this.

Memory : Mnemonic Age Limits

People of nearly any age can learn and benefit from mnemonic techniques such as the Link and Loci systems.



Children as young as five can use these techniques effectively to learn material appropriate for their age group. Additionally, mnemonics have been shown to help elderly people with declining memory faculties.

Crooked Band Optical Illusion

via Mighty Optical Illusions http://www.moillusions.com/2013/09/crooked-band-optical-illusion.html

What may seem as a crooked cotton band, actually isn’t. I found it very amusing how the pattern in use distorts reality, fooling our brains into thinking that right part of the material is larger than it actually is. It is as if the band is “growing” from its tail onwards! Perhaps this illusion is a bit more subtle than previous similar examples, yet I still hope you’ll like it!

Cute Lemur a Boon for Long-Duration Spaceflight?

Could one of the world's smallest primates hold the secret to sleep, hibernation and making long-duration space flight a little more bearable? Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/cute-lemur-to-transform-deep-space-exploration-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Is Internet Rehab a Real Need?

The country's first internet rehab program is open, although psychiatrists haven't agreed the issue is a disorder. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/can-you-really-be-addicted-to-the-internet-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Gut Microbes May Help Cause Obesity

The communities of microorganisms that live in our guts may have profound effects on our weight and health.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/gut-microbes-may-help-cause-obesity-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Run and Read On A Treadmill Without Barfing

A new device tracks a runner's up and down movements to subtly adjust text that's being read. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/run-and-read-on-a-treadmill-without-barfing-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Animals That Can Wreck Your Drive Photos

Traveling the roadways is tricky enough when the roads are clear. Making things even worse, these animals can make for unlikely impediments to your commute.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/animals-that-can-wreck-your-day-pictures-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

New Deely-Bopper Beetle Found in Busy Metropolis

A new deely bopper-sporting beetle has just been discovered in a bustling megacity. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects/new-deely-bopper-beetle-found-in-busy-metropolis-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Frog Hears with Its Mouth

What if every time you walked around barefoot, you actually TASTED the floor? Well, that's how butterflies live. And don't get us started on the frog that hears with its mouth! Trace runs down his list of the four craziest animal senses.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/videos/frog-hears-with-its-mouth-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Smart Mars Rovers Dodge Red Planet Dangers

Engineers are currently working on an algorithm that could help Mars rovers avoid getting stuck in sand traps and other roving hazards.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/mars-rovers-software-smart-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Sony Announces Waterproof, Dustproof Xperia Z1

It's not enough for smartphones to be slim and powerful nowadays.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/sony-announces-waterproof-xperia-z1-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Mysterious 'Fairy Circles' in Africa: Explained

A new theory suggests that 'fairy circles' in Africa's Namib Desert are the result of subsurface competition for resources among plants.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/fairy-circles-get-new-explanation.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

New Nat'l Zoo Panda Cub a Girl

The newest addition to the National Zoo's panda family is also the daughter of the resident male, Tien-Tien. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/endangered-species/new-natl-zoo-panda-cub-a-girl-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Mystery Mummy Found in German Attic

German police, prosecutors and forensics experts are investigating whether a mummy discovered in an attic is real.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/mystery-mummy-found-german-attic-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Witch Doctors' Animal Sacrifices Pollute Water Supply

Witch doctors regularly dump animal sacrifices into the reservoir meant to quench the thirst, clean the dishes and wash the clothes of 750,000 Venezuelans. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/witch-doctors-animal-sacrifices-pollute-water-supply-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Rural Areas In India Getting Water 'ATMs'

Solar-powered kiosks dispensing cheap, clean water come to rural areas in India. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/rural-areas-in-india-getting-water-atms-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Fukushima Water Leak Risk Exaggerated: Watchdog

The chief of Japan's nuclear watchdog chided the operator of the Fukushima plant Thursday for its inability properly to explain problems.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/fukushima-water-leak-risk-exaggerated-japan-watchdog-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Climate Scientist Can Sue for Defamation, Judge Says

A superior court judge says she would not dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Michael E. Mann against two publications that called him the "Jerry Sandusky of climate science." Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/global-warming/climate-scientist-can-sue-for-defamation-judge-says-130905.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Way To Go!', A Tile-Based Puzzle Game From 'Sunny Hillride' Creators, Hits ... - Touch Arcade

Touch Arcade

'Way To Go!', A Tile-Based Puzzle Game From 'Sunny Hillride' Creators, Hits ... Touch Arcade The studio behind Sunny Hillride, Headup Games, has a new title coming tonight: Way To Go! In a nutshell, it's a 2D, tile-based puzzle game that tasks you with maneuvering or re-directing a variety of avatars through hundreds of surprisingly devilish ...

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BEHEXED® – THE NEW ADDICTIVE TANGRAM STYLE BRAIN PUZZLE GAME ... - Gamasutra

BEHEXED® – THE NEW ADDICTIVE TANGRAM STYLE BRAIN PUZZLE GAME ... Gamasutra The player needs to solve many different puzzles. Each puzzle can be solved by placing different puzzle pieces (Poliamonds) inside the marked playing area. Puzzle pieces are not allowed to overlap and the whole playing area has to be covered with ...

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